The Jolly Swami (Wit and Wisdom from Sridhar Swami) is a unique compilation of His Holiness Sridhar Swami’s realizations of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings, drawn primarily from his lectures and seminars between 1996 and 2004. Organized alphabetically by topic for ease of reading, the book presents his deep philosophical insights alongside glimpses of his characteristic humor and warmth—qualities that endeared him to devotees around the world.
Sridhar Swami served Srila Prabhupada closely at Hare Krishna Land in Mumbai, the project where Śrīla Prabhupāda spent more time than anywhere else. His dedicated service there formed the foundation of his lifelong faith and gratitude, encapsulated in his words: “Srila Prabhupada has shown me the path of perfection, he has put me on the path of perfection, and he has given me the technology to achieve perfection.”
Although Sridhar Swami has since departed, this collection preserves the depth of his realizations and the joy he shared so freely, allowing readers to benefit from his clarity, devotion, and distinctive personality for generations to come.
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